How heavy is the transmission of a CDT?

macafee2 · 19th March 2018, 20:51

How heavy is the transmission/gearbox of a CDT?

I want to know if the joists across my garage can take the weight without additional support.

Thanks

macafee2

bl52krz · 19th March 2018, 22:01

Years ago when I used to mend things, I used to get two same size or larger, pieces of wood and bolt them to the beams I was going to lift on.

Mike Noc · 19th March 2018, 22:19

Don't think they are very heavy - I'd hazard a guess at 30kg empty thinking back to the last time I did a clutch.

steve-45 · 19th March 2018, 22:34

When my parents had their garage built they specified one of the roof beams to be an RSJ in lieu of the normal wooden beam.

Lifted many a straight 6 all iron Triumph lump plus overdrive gearbox on that....

Amsca2 · 20th March 2018, 05:34

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Don't think they are very heavy - I'd hazard a guess at 30kg empty thinking back to the last time I did a clutch.

That sounds about right. Not too heavy to lift but way too heavy to juggle with whilst trying to line up. Had to use engine crane.

macafee2 · 20th March 2018, 07:11

30kg, beams should take that as they 6 inch high, 1 7/8 inch wide.

I could support them either side if the car to be sure

thank you

macafee2

Jim Jamieson · 20th March 2018, 07:47

It’s not so much the size of the beams, it’s how you fix a pulley onto the beams.

A 75 transmission unit shouldn’t present too many problems as you can practically lift it manually.

I’ve had loads of experience carrying the cases when going on holiday

macafee2 · 20th March 2018, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Jamieson

It’s not so much the size of the beams, it’s how you fix a pulley onto the beams.

A 75 transmission unit shouldn’t present too many problems as you can practically lift it manually.

I’ve had loads of experience carrying the cases when going on holiday

I'd probably use rope. I don't want to drill a hole in the beam.

macafee2

COLVERT · 20th March 2018, 10:40

As you are probably two to three times the weight of the gearbox try pulling yourself up on one. That will give you a good idea of what they can take.---

macafee2 · 20th March 2018, 12:18

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

As you are probably two to three times the weight of the gearbox try pulling yourself up on one. That will give you a good idea of what they can take.---

if its 30 kg then I'm easily 3 times the weight, the beam will be fine he says with crossed fingers

macafee2

19th March 2018, 20:51	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	How heavy is the transmission of a CDT? How heavy is the transmission/gearbox of a CDT? I want to know if the joists across my garage can take the weight without additional support. Thanks macafee2

19th March 2018, 22:01	#2
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Years ago when I used to mend things, I used to get two same size or larger, pieces of wood and bolt them to the beams I was going to lift on. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

19th March 2018, 22:19	#3
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Don't think they are very heavy - I'd hazard a guess at 30kg empty thinking back to the last time I did a clutch.

19th March 2018, 22:34	#4
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	When my parents had their garage built they specified one of the roof beams to be an RSJ in lieu of the normal wooden beam. Lifted many a straight 6 all iron Triumph lump plus overdrive gearbox on that....

20th March 2018, 07:11	#6
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	30kg, beams should take that as they 6 inch high, 1 7/8 inch wide. I could support them either side if the car to be sure thank you macafee2

20th March 2018, 07:47	#7
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	It’s not so much the size of the beams, it’s how you fix a pulley onto the beams. A 75 transmission unit shouldn’t present too many problems as you can practically lift it manually. I’ve had loads of experience carrying the cases when going on holiday

20th March 2018, 10:40	#9
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	As you are probably two to three times the weight of the gearbox try pulling yourself up on one. That will give you a good idea of what they can take.---